Vermont Public is independent, community-supported media, serving Vermont with trusted, relevant and essential information. We share stories that bring people together.
We produce independent, local, award-winning news, music and programming that connect our audiences with issues, ideas and each other. We provide access to trusted content from NPR, PBS, and other national producers. And we offer educational programs and resources for educators and families.
Our programming and services are broadly available for free on our statewide radio and television broadcast networks, digital platforms, social media and in communities throughout our region.
Vermont Public was created in 2021 when Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS merged into a unified public media organization. We are an independent, locally owned and operated community licensee, which means that our license is owned by the community, not a governmental agency. Our primary source of funding — more than half — comes from more than 40,000 members making donations in all amounts.
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Our vision is a Vermont public informed, engaged and inspired to create our future.
Our mission is to broaden and diversify our audience through relevant, trusted information and stories that bring people and communities together.
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Vermont Public has collaborated with the award-winning PBS science series NOVA for a second year to produce and distribute digital-first content as part of the series’ national Science & Society initiative.
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Lately there's been fresh discussion about NPR's editorial integrity and whether it has a liberal bias. At Vermont Public, we see challenging the status quo and "conventional wisdom" as part of our responsibility as a local media organization.
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After 20 years as local host of Morning Edition, Mitch Wertlieb is passing the mic to colleague and All Things Considered co-host Jenn Jarecki. Wertlieb will stay at Vermont Public to host The Frequency, Vermont Public’s daily news podcast, beginning this fall.
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This July 4th, A Capitol Fourth welcomes iconic actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro to lead the 43rd annual edition of America’s national Independence Day celebration on PBS. See performances by Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Babyface, Maddie & Tae, Charles Esten, Renée Fleming, Adrienne Warren, with Elmo and Cookie Monster from Sesame Street and the Northwell Nurse Choir and featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly.A Capitol Fourth premieres Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 8 p.m. ET. Watch on Vermont Public's main TV channel, the PBS App, pbs.org, and on the PBS YouTube channel. More at pbs.org/capitolfourth
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Connor Cyrus has resigned from Vermont Public. Cyrus joined the station in 2021 as co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition. Additionally, he has hosted political debates, Vermont This Week, events and produced video features.
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Sarah Ashworth, Vermont Public’s senior vice president of content, will leave her role in June 2023 to become director of Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Vermont Public will expand the Brave Little State series Homegoings into an independent podcast beginning July 20. Hosted by journalist and musician Myra Flynn, the program invites listeners to candid and genuine conversations about race.
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The short film "I Have Something To Get Off My Chest" will be completed this fall.
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The 34th annual live television event airs on Vermont Public at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.
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After nearly 17 years as host of the public affairs roundtable, Stewart Ledbetter has decided to leave the moderator’s chair. His final show will be Friday, May 26.
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King Charles III will officially be crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey Saturday, May 6. Stay with Vermont Public for live coverage.
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Listen Thursday evenings from 8-10 p.m. on May 4, May 11 and May 18 for “Hold On” - a special series on mental health from WNYC. This live, nationwide program will feature conversations with mental health experts and your phone calls.